The annual mortality rate for farmed salmon in the sea phase in Norway – the world’s biggest producer of Atlantic salmon - fell to an estimated 14.2% last year, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said today. In comparison, the mortality rate in 2024 was 15.4% and 16.7% in 2023.

The calculations are made on the basis of monthly records of the number of dead and live fish farmers report to the authorities during the year, when producers in Norway harvested more than 1.4 million tonnes of salmon (round weight).

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The Japanese marine products group Nissui is to more than double its output in Chile after finalising the takeover of the fish farmer Pesquera Yadran SA.

Nissui announced the purchase of the Chilean pioneering business through its subsidiary Salmones Antártica SA shortly before Christmas.

The plan is to build up output to more than 80,000 tons a year, by 2030 strengthening its global position in aquaculture.

The Tokyo Based company said this would mean increasing current production by two and a half times through the combination of operational efforts with Salmones Antártica SA.

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Laboratory tests have revealed dangerously high arsenic levels in imported shrimp from Greenland, exceeding the allowable limit by four times, according to Vetandlife. The findings have already been reported to Rosselkhoznadzor.

The analyses were carried out in January 2026 by the All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Veterinary Medicines and Feed (FSBI “VGNKI”), operating under the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. The products were tested for compliance with the technical regulations “On Food Safety” and “On the Safety of Fish and Fish Products.”

Tests showed that arsenic levels in a sample of frozen-cooked northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) reached 20 mg/kg, which is four times higher than the maximum permissible limit. The sample was taken from a shipment weighing 18 tons. Details of the violation were forwarded to the Northwestern Interregional Office of the supervisory agency.

Experts warn that prolonged consumption of foods with elevated arsenic can lead to its accumulation in the body, increasing the risk of neurological disorders, skin damage, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, particularly of the skin, lungs, and bladder. In cases of acute exposure, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a sharp drop in blood pressure.

Highland Council backs extension of Bakkafrost hatchery.

Bakkafrost Scotland has received planning consent from Highland Council to extend its Applecross hatchery site in Wester Ross.

The application, submitted in June 2025 and approved in January 2026, relates to an extension of an existing hatchery building at the former Russelburn Hatchery, now operating as Applecross Hatchery.

According to planning documents, the site has been in operation for more than 35 years for the rearing of salmon eggs and smolt.

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SFPA Explains New Fisheries Control Regulation

Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority commences a series of nationwide information sessions for industry including roll out of new fisheries Electronic Recording System (ERS) hardware and updates on the revised Fisheries Control Regulation for vessels over 12m

In January, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority commenced a series of nationwide information sessions for industry starting in Co. Wexford and running until early March.

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